Spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba delivered inspiring discourses called ‘Pravachans’. His teachings emphasised love, truth and service to others. He promoted kindness and unity among people of all faiths through his simple yet profound message. Sathya Sai Baba’s Pravachans emphasised the importance of leading a righteous life and practicing selfless acts. He advocated peace and harmony in the mind and promoted spirituality in everyday life. The teachings imparted through his Pravachans are aimed at uplifting souls and nurturing a world filled with love and understanding.
1. “Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it a kind thing to do? Is it necessary? Is it true? Will it improve the silence?”
2. “You must be like a lotus flower that spreads its petals as the sun rises in the sky, unaffected by the muddy waters from which it was born and the waters that support it.”
3. “There is only one language, the language of the heart. There is only one religion, the religion of love.”
4. “Honor your mother and the Universal Mother will protect you from harm.”
5. “Do not become attached to worldly things and pursuits. Be in the world, but do not let the world into you.”
6. “Human beings will realize their mission on earth when they recognize themselves as sacred and respect others as sacred.”
7. “Let go of the delusion that you are old, sick, or feeble. Some people begin to count the years, lament the fact that they are growing old, and tremble like cowards at the prospect of death. But remember: elation is heaven and dejection is hell. Always have some work to do, and find joy in doing it well.”
8. “Never use poisonous words against anyone, for words are more deadly than arrows.”
9. “Tests should be welcomed because they give confidence and guarantee promotion.”
10. “When and where you come into contact with God, that is the state of meditation.”
1. “Before you speak, ask yourself: Is it a kind thing to do? Is it necessary? Is it true? Will it improve the silence?”
2. “You must be like a lotus flower that spreads its petals as the sun rises in the sky, unaffected by the muddy waters from which it was born and the waters that support it.”
3. “There is only one language, the language of the heart. There is only one religion, the religion of love.”
4. “Honor your mother and the Universal Mother will protect you from harm.”
5. “Do not become attached to worldly things and pursuits. Be in the world, but do not let the world into you.”
6. “Human beings will realize their mission on earth when they recognize themselves as sacred and respect others as sacred.”
7. “Let go of the delusion that you are old, sick, or feeble. Some people begin to count the years, lament the fact that they are growing old, and tremble like cowards at the prospect of death. But remember: elation is heaven and dejection is hell. Always have some work to do, and find joy in doing it well.”
8. “Never use poisonous words against anyone, for words are more deadly than arrows.”
9. “Tests should be welcomed because they give confidence and guarantee promotion.”
10. “When and where you come into contact with God, that is the state of meditation.”
